Shenay Perry

Personal

Coached by Ola Malmqvist ... All-court player whose favorite surface is hard court and best weapon is serve ... Began playing tennis at age 4 when father introduced her to the game at neighborhood courts ... Father’s name is Ronald Sr.; mother is Debra; has one brother, Ronald Jr. ... Both her father and brother play tennis ... Enjoys basketball, listening to music (prefers rap; favorite artist is Jay-Z); also likes actress Halle Berry ... Favorite food is chicken ... Favorite city is New York City, because “something new always happens” ... Self-described as easy-going ... Most admires parents because “they are very hard-working and never give up in life” ... Tennis player most admired is Althea Gibson for opening door for African-Americans in tennis ... Likes being a pro for travelling, meeting new people ... Graduated from high school (home schooled) in June 2003.

Career Highlights

SINGLES
Winner: 2009 - ITF/Dothan, AL-USA, ITF/Albuquerque, NM-USA; 2008 - ITF/Lawrenceville, GA-USA; 2006 - ITF/Las Vegas, NV-USA; 2004 - ITF/Troy, AL-USA, ITF/Cary, NC-USA, ITF/Pittsburgh, PA-USA; 2003 - ITF/St. Paul, MN-USA, ITF/Los Gatos, CA-USA.

DOUBLES
Winner: 2008 - ITF/Surprise, AZ-USA, ITF/La Quinta, CA-USA (both w/Gullickson), ITF/Midland, MI, USA (w/Harkleroad); 2003 - ITF/Fullerton, CA-USA, ITF/Troy, AL-USA (both w/Mattek-Sands), ITF/Eugene, OR-USA (w/Ashley); 2001 - ITF/Aventura, FL-USA (w/Morales).

ADDITIONAL
American Fed Cup Team, 2006.